Modified 1976 BMW 2002 4-Speed

Description

BMW's influential 02-series two-doors defined the sports sedan/coupe segment in the late 1960s and 1970s thanks to their buttoned-down handling and free-revving inline-four engines. These balanced, approachable cars were popular for track use in period, and today they can be vintage race-day rock stars.

This final-year '76 BMW 2002 has been modified for track use. The car's body has been refinished in light blue paint with an orange grille surround, lightweight roof panel/sunroof delete panel, lightweight side windows with sliding vent panels, bolt-on wide-body fender flares, and it rides on blue-painted Alpina-style wheels wearing Continental ExtremeContact tires.

The race car’s 2.0-liter inline-four fuel-injected engine features a down-draft carburetor fed by a K&N filter that pokes through a hole in its hood. Additionally, the engine features an aftermarket intake manifold, a Schrick camshaft and aftermarket pistons, aftermarket ignition-system components, and an aluminum fuel cell. It breathes through a custom exhaust system with a Borla muffler, while a fuel cell and the battery are located in the trunk. The car rides on Koni shocks paired with Eibach springs and it features an aftermarket anti-sway bar.

Interior modifications include an orange-painted full welded roll cage, racing seats and harnesses, lightweight composite/aluminum door cards, aluminum checker-plate floor panels, a suede-wrapped steering wheel with quick-release hub, short-throw shifter with competition-style assembly, custom dashboard and center console, and aftermarket gauge cluster and toggle switches.

This track-style 1976 BMW 2002 is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean Pennsylvania title.

Highlights

• Offered from Collectible Classics

• 2.0-liter M10 SOHC inline-four

• 4-speed manual transmission

• Refinished in blue with orange grille accents

• Orange roll cage

• Racing seats and harnesses

Modifications

• Exterior

  • Lightweight roof panel/sunroof delete panel

  • Lightweight side windows with sliding vent panels

  • Blue-painted Alpina-style wheels

  • Bolt-on wide-body fender flares

• Interior

  • Orange-painted full welded roll cage

  • Fixed-back Bride racing seats with Sparco racing harnesses

  • Lightweight composite/aluminum door cards with Nuke Performance branding

  • Door pull strap

  • Stripped competition-style interior

  • Aluminum checker-plate floor panels

  • MOMO Motorsport suede-wrapped steering wheel with quick-release hub

  • Short-throw shifter with competition-style assembly

  • Wilwood aluminum pedal assembly

  • Aluminum dead pedal/footrest

  • Custom dashboard and center console

  • JEGS gauge cluster with tachometer

  • Aircraft-style toggle switch panel

  • Push-button starter/master switch arrangement

  • Digital voltage or system monitor display

• Engine

  • Downdraft carburetor and K&N filter

  • Schrick camshaft

  • Custom pistons

  • Aluminum performance radiator

  • Silicone coolant hoses

  • Aftermarket cone air filter

  • Red-cap aftermarket distributor

  • Aftermarket ignition system components

  • Fuel-pressure gauge

  • Braided and upgraded fuel lines

  • Header/manifold heat wrap

  • Nuke Performance fuel cell

  • Fuel surge tank and system hardware

  • Duralast Gold battery relocated to the trunk

• Drivetrain

  • Non-original manual transmission with short-shifter kit

  • Solid Chassis short-throw shifter with competition-style assembly

  • Custom exhaust with Borla muffler

• Brakes & Suspension

  • Koni shocks

  • Eibach performance springs

  • Front anti-sway bar

  • Front strut tower brace mounts

Service & Documentation

The following service work has been completed in the last two years:

• April 2026:

  • Replaced alternator

• Replaced alternator

• June 2025:

  • Installed brake bleeder valves and camshaft seals

• Installed brake bleeder valves and camshaft seals

• May 2025:

  • Installed manual transmission gasket set

• December 2024:

  • BMW oil pressure hose

  • O-ring

  • Engine coolant divider

  • Coolant thermostat

• Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfections, as noted in the provided photos and paint‑meter readings

• Wear to interior materials consistent with age, mileage, and use

Included Items

• Spare tire